Strut it off! Taylor Swift, Rita Ora and Ciara make the Clive Davis pre-Grammys gala all about legs in show stopping ensembles
If you have got it flaunt appears to be the dress code at the biggest pre-party of the awards season.
Music's top names normally put on quite a show on stage at the annual Clive Davis pre-Grammys gala on Saturday night, but this year the show started early on the event's star-studded red carpet.
As soon as the who's who of the music industry started arriving at the Beverly Hilton, it was immediately clear that it did not matter what you wear as long as your legs took centre stage.
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Pin parade: Music's top names put on quite a show at the annual Clive Davis pre-Grammys gala in Beverly Hills, California, on Saturday with (L-R) Taylor Swift, Rita Ora and Ciara confirming the night's theme was all about legs
Singers Taylor Swift, Rita Ora and Ciara set the pin parade off to fine start, with each lady choosing a different way to show case their steams at the event this year honouring Sony CEO Martin Bandier.
Certainly setting the standard high was Rita, who managed to make a long sleeve white dress anything but sedate and modest.
The 24-year-old songstress' gown appeared to take inspiration from Liz Hurley's famed safety pin Versace gown.
White hot: Setting the standard high was Rita, who managed to make a long sleeve white dress anything but sedate and modest
Added extras: The Black Widow singer accessorised her frock with multiple silver rings and added a pop of colour courtesy of her bright red lips
Instead of safety pins keeping the dress together, the Fifty Shades Of Grey star's gown used a silver rivet and eyelet system to keep sections together, which also providing a sneak peek of flesh.
Obviously not shy, the British singer revealed she was wearing no undergarments as the dress had a skin flashing gap across her derriere.
If that was not enough, the cut out started above an impressive thigh high split, that showed off her toned and tanned leg.
Peek-a-boo: Also not a shrinking wallflower in white was Ciara, who somehow managed to show off even more skin than her fellow singer with her dress' design incorporating cut out sections on her sides
Mane event: Upping the already very sexy dress' saucy factor, the RnB star wore her long hair in voluminous waves down her back
The Black Widow singer accessorised her white hot frock with a pair if strappy on-trend heels, multiple silver rings and added a pop of colour courtesy of her bright red lips.
Also not a shrinking wallflower in white was Ciara, who somehow managed to show off even more skin than her fellow singer.
For her walk down the red carpet, the 1, 2 Step star also wore a long sleeve dress with a small train and the same shoes as Rita.
One and done: Ignoring the usual red carpet protocol of wearing long dresses, Taylor showed up in a romper that, while rather casual, gave the 25-year-old plenty of opportunity to show off her long legs
Extra detail: The pale blue three-quarter sleeve onsie was made more interesting with a pattern made of varying pearl circles all over it
She just ca't help herself: The 25-year-old was one of the first to get to her feet and start dancing when the performances began
Not so fancy: Igga Azalea missed the mark slightly in her black and white ensemble with her train not making it to the Hilton unscathed
Keeping with the legs theme, the 29-year-old's gown split almost all the way up to the top of her left thigh.
And she was not done there, Ciara's dress also featured a plunging cleavage baring neckline and cut out sections on either side of her.
Upping the already very sexy dress' saucy factor, the RnB star wore her long hair in voluminous waves cascading down her back.
Theme dressing: Besides legs, dressing in white was also the order of the day, with many celebrities like Paula Abdul shunning colour on the red carpet
Colour be gone: Also wearing white was Melissa Rivers, who went for a far less dramatic look of a short above the knee textured dress
Didn't get the memo: Kathy Griffin donned a figure hugging gold one shouldered gown that made her look a little like a real life version of an Oscar
Ignoring the usual red carpet protocol of wearing long dresses, Taylor showed up in a romper.
While rather casual, the one piece gave the 25-year-old plenty of opportunity to show off her long legs.
The pale blue three-quarter sleeve onsie was made more interesting with a pattern made of varying pearl circles all over it.
New look: Also ensuring she stood out, was Miley Cyrus, who was unmissable in a sleek and polished red gown which she accessoried with beau Patrick Schwarzenegger
How to wear a suit 101: The men also showed off they style skills with (L-R) Sam Smith, Common, Jon Voight and Jamie Foxx already showing different ways to wear a suit
The power of velvet: Miguel looked very dapper in his purple velvet coat while Beverly Johnson struggled with the fabric
Lucky man: It was no wonder John Legend was smiling as wife Chrissy Teigen wore a very daring outfit with lots of leg
The Shake It Off singer wore the romper with a pair of pale pink Saint Laurent Tribute sandals and carried a silver hard-case box clutch.
Besides legs, dressing in white was also the order of the day, with many celebrities shunning colour on the red carpet.
Paula Abdul showed how colour can be the enemy of glamour in a dramatic one shoulder dress.
The 52-year-old looked far younger in the form fitting dress that was made even more eye catching thanks to a large ruffle across the top of the dress' neckline.
Changing it up: Janelle Monae wore a chic re-envisaged tuxedo featuring three-quarter pants and a square shouldered jacket topped off by a giant hat
Not always in black and white: Both Sheryl Crow and Melanie Griffith tried but failed to completely master the simple shades
All that glistens: Mary J Blige, Shaun Robinson and Ashanti (L-R) all shone in metallic dresses at the annual event
Classic Miley! Jamie Fox could not resist getting the pop star to do her signature pose for a picture together
Also wearing white was Melissa Rivers, who went for a far less dramatic look of a short above the knee textured dress.
Clearly her friend and new star of the Fashion Police - stepping into the role of Melissa's late mother Joan - was Cathy Griffin.
The flame haired comedian, donned a figure hugging gold one shouldered gown that made her look a little like a real life version of an Oscar.
It's a jungle: Jordan Sparks stepping out in a bizarre tight sheer leopard print dress. with a voluminous train of black netting that exploded from one side and trailed behind her
Well this is awkward: Not only did she not look her best, Jordin's ex-fiance Jason Derulo also attended the big gala
Plus ones: Jennifer Hudson was joined by fiance David Otunga, Redfroo brought a well dressed date as did Russell Simmons while Larry King was joined by wife Shawn
Sneakily saucy: Singer Faith Evans, icon Jane Fonda and Brit star Natasha Bedingfield all showed off skin via peek-a-boo sheer sections
Also ensuring she stood out, was Miley Cyrus, who was unmissable in a sleek red gown.
Joined by beau Patrick Schwarzenegger, the singer for once looked very polished in the high necked halter that followed the leg flaunting trend with a thigh high split.
Another star ignoring the red carpet gown tradition was Janelle Monae, who set the standard for masculine dressing in a chic re-envisaged tuxedo.
Sing it loud: The night is known for both launching careers and taking existing ones to the next level - chosen this year was Rita, Sam and Jennifer
Double trouble: Iggy and Rita teamed up to preform their mega hit Black Widow baby, which Rita changed into a sexy tux
Switching it up: The Australian rapper was also joined on stage by J Hud, who wore a rather unusual mesh ensemble with thigh high boots and fishnets
Featuring three-quarter pants and a square shouldered jacket as well as a form fitting shirt with a bow tie of course, the look was still feminine and won top fashion marks.
While last year's Grammys became synonymous with Pharrell Williams' Vivienne Westwood Mountie hat, this year it is all about Janelle's oversize wide brimmed fedoras.
During the day she had worn a red hat to the Roc Nation Brunch but for Clive's she really stepped it up in a giant black version which she wore pushed back on her head.
Say cheese! Inside Paula caught up with sporting legend Magic Johnson, who also presented during the evening. The pair are old friends as Paula was a Laker girl at the same time Magic played
New BFFs: Taylor found a new friend in Smokey Robinson, who wore a rather unmissable striped suit with a collarless shirt
Still got it: Smokey and Mary J. showed the younger music stars how it is down belting out an impressive duet, much to the celebrity crowd's delight
All about you: The gala was in honour of CEO of Sony/ATV Martin Bandier, who spoke to the crowd after accepting the Recording Academy’s President’s Merit Award
However, not everyone can have a great red carpet fashion moment.
Both Toni Braxton and Jordin Sparks tied in the 'What were they thinking?' award, with Jordan stepping out in a bizarre tight sheer leopard print dress.
The floor length gown not only showed off the singer's shapewear, but featured a voluminous train of black netting that exploded from one side and trailed behind her.
Toni meanwhile, showed off more skin than anyone else in a black gown that looked sedate from the front, but when she turned around was completely backless.
Baby got back: Toni Braxton showed off more skin than anyone else in a black gown that looked sedate from the front, but when she turned around was completely backless
Double date: Pharrell Williams posed with the man of the night Clive Davis and his casually dressed wife Helen Lasichanh
Same, same but different: While they all wore suits (L-R) Chris Brown, Herbie Hancock and could not have looked more different
In addition to her whole back being exposed, the gown had a split running up the rear of her leg all the way to her derriere, which was highlighted with silver jewelled embellishment.
The Clive Davis event - which goes by the rather long official title of the pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis Honouring Martin Bandier - is an industry staple, which not only sees the who's who of the entertainment business come out but has also started some of music's biggest careers.
Making a scene: Miley and Rita got very touchy feely as the night progressed on with Patrick content to stand on the sidelines
All About That Base: Meghan Trainor was supported on stage by John, who had choppered into the event specially
Known as the Man With A Golden Ear, every year Clive picks a new artist he thinks is the one to watch - and he should know as he has launched more careers than NASA has rockets.
One of those he found and developed was the late Whitney Houston, who died the night of her mentor's party on February 11, 2013.
Clive recently told People he is still getting over the singer's death: 'I miss her. I miss her personally, and I miss her as staggering performer.
Shake your bon bon: Iggy - whoe wore her hair in an up 'do featuring a braid - enjoyed her meal with Latin hottie Ricky Martin
Classic crooner: Singer songwriter Johnny Mathis entertained the star-studded guests with some of his classic hits
Bromance: John Legend and actor Tyrese Gibson along with John's wife and Oscar-nominated pal Common
'She was charming, she was funny, she loved music. She had no boundaries. She could do everything.'
Tragically Whitney's daughter Bobbi Kristina now is also only just clinging to life after being discovered unresponsive in her home on January 31.
The music legend told the magazine: 'It's very painful and heartbreaking to see the family go through such pain again.'
Voices of a generation: Songwriters (L-R) Joni Mitchell and Carole King also attended the 39th Clive Davis Gala
Ladies' night: Also joining the iconic event was Gladys Knight, philanthropist Barbara Davis and India Arie
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